Largecaps seen as safe harbour amid market volatility: Sanjay Mookim

Prime Minister Modi’s calls for energy conservation highlight India’s external vulnerability and fiscal strain due to elevated oil prices. JPMorgan’s Sanjay Mookim notes this disruption’s prolonged nature, impacting corporate earnings and potentially dampening consumption and capex momentum, shifting market focus to defensives.

MCX shares jump 4% despite overall market weakness. Here’s why

Multi-Commodity Exchange of India shares surged after the company reported a sharp rise in Q4FY26 earnings. Net profit jumped 291% year-on-year, while revenue more than tripled amid higher participation and strong growth across commodity segments. The exchange also announced a final dividend of Rs 8 per share.

Hyundai shares jump 5% despite 22% YoY fall in Q4 net profit to Rs 1,256 crore

Hyundai Motor India shares surged nearly 5% despite a 22% drop in Q4 FY26 net profit, as brokerages maintained ‘Buy’ ratings. The automaker’s revenue grew over 5% in the quarter, and its board recommended a Rs 21 per share dividend. Analysts remain optimistic about future growth driven by new model launches and strong exports.

AI-fuelled rally keeping global markets resilient despite oil shock, says Ed Yardeni

Global equity markets are defying geopolitical risks and high oil prices, with investors betting on economic resilience fueled by AI-driven earnings growth. South Korea and Taiwan are leading a surge in tech and semiconductor stocks, while the US market also sees broad gains. India, however, faces headwinds from its reliance on imported oil.